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as in turned back
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as in put off
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But on Sunday, the Bills turned back the clock to the days when passing offense reigned supreme, put themselves in nickel with Cam Lewis, and never came out of it.—
Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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But while 52,000 customers across the country got their lights turned back on, approximately 490,380 customers are still without electricity, Vaz acknowledged.—
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Experts attribute the drop-off to rising costs and economic uncertainty, as Americans are increasingly putting off travel plans or opting for road trips over flights.—
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Rochelle, busy with the kids, classes and a reporter shadowing her daily life, put off a reply until a slower day.—
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Disappointed sellers turned away, hearts and minds still in hand.—
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The vessel refused to be boarded, turned away, and fled.—
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The would-be victim followed the suspect after their confrontation initially broke off, at which point the suspect allegedly turned and stabbed at the victim.—
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Soon after, Davis broke off his engagement to Canadian dancer Joan Stuart.—
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Other districts have considered offering virtual options This fall, Chicago school board members called for a remote option during a federal intervention there, but Chicago Public Schools has resisted offering it.—
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Tompkins, who for years resisted calls to step down, faced no shortage of accusations during his time in public office.—
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Eleshewich deferred comment to Bergen County prosecutors, who declined an interview request from Fox News Digital.—
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Golding deferred attention from the controversial final play in his postgame press conference.—
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Her plan for the prison was opposed by Stubblefield and all five Republican candidates now vying to fill the seat.—
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Deployment comes as Walz drops reelection bid The mobilization of more agents to Minneapolis comes as Walz, a Democrat who has been staunchly opposed to Trump’s deployment of troops to US cities, dropped out of the race for reelection on Monday.—
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John Mulaney has postponed three upcoming shows in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.—
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Thursday night's Bulls game against the Miami Heat at the United Center was postponed due to condensation on the court.—
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“Held off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/held%20off. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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